Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
6. 6
   Add to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
7. 7
   Cover and chill the batter for about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Place about 1 cup sugar in a medium sized bowl.
9. 9
   When the dough has chilled sufficiently, roll into 1 inch balls.
10. 10
    Then roll the balls of dough into the sugar, coating them thoroughly.
11. 11
    Place on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart and, with the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly.
12. 12
    Bake for about 12 - 15 minutes or until the cookies feel dry and firm on top.
13. 13
    Cool on a wire rack.